Cobb County, GA

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss new business regarding zoning and land use permits. The agenda consists of 13 specific property cases across four districts.

• Z-31-2026: 2041 Austell Road
• Z-32-2026: 1718 Atlanta Road
• LUP-18-2026: 1768 Rustic Drive
• LUP-25-2026: 5280 Hiram Lithia Springs Road
• LUP-28-2026: 1901 Pair Road

BOC Regular Meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider variance petitions for 10 different properties. These cases are distributed across District 1 and District 3.

• V-111-2026: 3825 Echols Cv
• V-112-2026: 4532 High Rock Ter
• V-113-2026: 2569 Bryan Cir
• V-114-2026: 4460 Old Grogan Rd
• V-115-2026: 5000 Township Cove Rd

Board of Elections & Registration

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning hearing to consider four preliminary cases, each listed as 'Other Business Cases' on the agenda. These cases are at the preliminary stage, meaning the board is reviewing them for initial approval or discussion, and no final decisions are indicated in the agenda text.

• OB-47-2026 (District 2 - Circle 75 Parkway) - Preliminary
• OB-48-2026 (District 1 - 183 Cathy Ann Lane) - Preliminary
• OB-49-2026 (District 1 - 5310 Pickens Road) - Preliminary
• OB-50-2026 (District 2 - 1972 Atlanta Road) - Preliminary

BOC Regular Meeting

1:30 Work Session

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will hold a regular zoning hearing to consider 12 rezoning applications (Z-33 through Z-44), 7 land-use permit requests (LUP-29 through LUP-35), and 2 special land-use permits (SLUP-8 and SLUP-9). The agenda lists only case numbers and addresses; no details on the nature of each request are provided.

• Z-33-2026: 1714 Atlanta Road and 781 Taylor Drive, District 2
• Z-34-2026: 3595 Canton Road, District 3
• Z-35-2026: 4651 Sandy Plains Road, District 3
• Z-36-2026: 175 Ernest Barrett Parkway, District 2
• SLUP-8-2026: 2967 Olympic Industrial Drive, District 2

Board of Elections & Registration

BOC Regular Meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a variance hearing on October 14, 2026, to consider 14 new variance cases across multiple districts. The agenda lists each case by ID, district, and address, but does not specify the nature of the variances. Property descriptions are available for public inspection at the Cobb County Zoning Division office.

• V-121-2026, District 3, 657 Glenmar Ct
• V-122-2026, District 1, Casteel Rd
• V-123-2026, District 1, 6296 Sayre Dr
• V-125-2026, District 4, 571 Norton Cir
• V-130-2026, District 2, 2041 Cobb Pkwy

BOC Zoning Hearing

BOC Regular Meeting

1:30 Work Session

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

Board of Elections & Registration

Board of Elections & Registration

Board of Elections & Registration

BOC Regular Meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

BOC Zoning Hearing

BOC Regular Meeting

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

Board of Elections & Registration

BOC Regular Meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

BOC Zoning Hearing

BOC Regular Meeting

BOC Zoning Hearing

BOC Regular Meeting

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider a purchase and sale agreement for a warehouse/office building at 550 Commerce Park Drive for a future police department multiuse facility, along with several contracts for road and airport improvements, and other routine items. A public hearing is scheduled for the proposed abandonment of right-of-way along Old Horseshoe Bend Road and Horseshoe Bend Road.

• Purchase of 15,000 sq ft warehouse/office at 550 Commerce Park Drive for police facility
• Contract with C.W. Matthews for Taxiway Alpha Pavement Rehabilitation at Cobb County International Airport
• Contracts with Glosson Enterprises for ADA ramp upgrades (two projects) and drainage repairs on Old Powder Springs Road
• Contract with Advanced Sports Construction for Concord Road Covered Bridge
• $450,000 contribution for playground equipment at Riverlands Gateway Park

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with two presentations: an update on the Economic Development Strategic Plan and an update on the 2026 employee survey. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion.

• Update on the Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Update on the 2026 employee survey

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning hearing on August 18, 2026. Commissioners will discuss three preliminary zoning cases: OB-44-2026 for 4479 Atlanta Road (District 2), OB-45-2026 for 440 Interstate North Parkway (District 2), and OB-46-2026 for 1185 Ernest Barrett Parkway (District 1). They will also consider a notice of intent to amend a previously adopted item. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• OB-44-2026 – Preliminary zoning for 4479 Atlanta Road, District 2
• OB-45-2026 – Preliminary zoning for 440 Interstate North Parkway, District 2
• OB-46-2026 – Preliminary zoning for 1185 Ernest Barrett Parkway, District 1
• Notice of Intent to Amend Something Previously Adopted

Special Called Meeting

This is a special called meeting for the 2026 Annual Dobbins Stakeholders Meeting, featuring updates from military, congressional, and county officials. The agenda includes presentations on Dobbins Air Reserve Base, congressional affairs, GTRI, the Georgia National Guard, and county departments, followed by a community Q&A.

• Dobbins Air Reserve Base update by Col. Diane E. Patton
• Congressional update by U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath
• GTRI update by Keith McBride
• Cobb County DOT update by Andrew Raessler
• Community Q&A session

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a variance hearing on August 12, 2026, to consider 10 new variance petitions for properties across Districts 1, 2, and 3. The board will decide whether to grant variances from zoning requirements for each property. Detailed property descriptions are on file at the Zoning Division office.

• 2505 Chastain Meadows Pkwy (District 2)
• 450 Mars Hill Rd (District 1)
• 2380 Tayside Xing (District 1)
• 3935 Orchard Rd (District 2)
• 5900 Pavillion Dr (District 1)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on service equity analyses for two proposed CobbLinc microtransit expansions in South Cobb and Acworth-Kennesaw. They will also vote on extending a temporary moratorium on rezoning and permits for new data centers in unincorporated areas. Other items include approving contracts for stormwater repairs, water system maintenance, and a consultant for preliminary engineering of the South Cobb Transit Center.

• Public hearing on service equity analysis for CobbLinc Microtransit expansion in South Cobb County
• Public hearing on service equity analysis for CobbLinc Acworth-Kennesaw Microtransit Pilot Project
• Adoption of resolution extending temporary moratorium on rezoning applications and permits for new data centers in unincorporated Cobb County
• Approval of contract with HDR Engineering for preliminary engineering of South Cobb Transit Center (Project B2452, $ amount not specified)
• Approval of contract with Dentons US LLP for federal legislative consulting services

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will hold a regular meeting to consider a permanent polling location change for Bells Ferry 02 and approve the advance in-person voting schedule for the November 3, 2026 General/Special Election. The agenda also includes a director's update, public comment, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on permanent polling location change for Bells Ferry 02 (Exhibit A)
• Approval of Advance In-Person voting schedule for November 3, 2026 General/Special Election (Exhibit B)
• Approval of July 13, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 4, 2026, to consider four items: two zoning applications (Z-29-2026 at 1665 Joyner Avenue and Z-30-2026 at 2214 Roswell Road) and two land use plan amendments (LUP-16-2026 at 1096 Allgood Road and LUP-17-2026 at 1665 Joyner Avenue). No details on the nature of the requests or recommendations are provided in the agenda. The agenda also lists continued or held cases and other business cases without specifics.

• Z-29-2026: zoning case at 1665 Joyner Avenue, District 2
• Z-30-2026: zoning case at 2214 Roswell Road, District 3
• LUP-16-2026: land use plan amendment at 1096 Allgood Road, District 2
• LUP-17-2026: land use plan amendment at 1665 Joyner Avenue, District 2

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration is meeting to discuss calling two special elections for November 3, 2026. The body is also considering a new policy for the pre-certification review of precinct returns.

• Special Election in City of Mableton for referendum on 'Redevelopment Powers Law' (Ga. 2026 Act 551)
• Special Election for Cobb County SPLOST Referendum
• Policy for Pre-Certification Review of precinct returns per SEB Rule 183-1-12-.12 (f)

1:30 Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive presentations on three specific topics. The session is focused on information gathering and updates rather than final decisions.

• Update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
• Information and updates regarding housing in Cobb County
• Information regarding data centers

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session with presentations on ARPA funds, housing, and data centers. No official action was taken on any item; the meeting was informational only.

• No official action taken on ARPA update
• No official action taken on housing update
• No official action taken on data center update

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote to adopt the FY 2027 Budget and set 2026 millage rates. The meeting includes decisions on water system rehabilitations, stormwater management work orders, and transportation projects.

• Adoption of the FY 2027 Budget and 2026 millage rates for General Fund, Fire Fund, and CSSD II Fund
• Construction contract with Reynolds Construction, LLC for FY26 Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems Rehabilitation
• Proposed abandonment of right-of-way on Old Horseshoe Bend Road and Horseshoe Bend Road
• Agreement with Cumberland Community Improvement District for the Cumberland Autonomous Vehicle Circulator Pilot Project
• Construction design services for South Gordon Road at Pisgah Road via Barge Design Solutions, Inc.

The Board of Commissioners adopted the FY2027 budget and set the 2026 millage rates for the General Fund, Fire Fund, and Cumberland Special Services District II, both by 3-2 votes. The board also approved a $24.996 million contract for the FY26 Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems Rehabilitation and a memorandum of understanding with the Georgia Transportation Efficiency Authority for a new fare collection system for CobbLinc. Several other contracts, agreements, and appointments were approved as part of the consent and regular agendas.

• Adopted FY2027 Budget (3-2)
• Set 2026 millage rates for General Fund, Fire Fund, and CSSD II (3-2)
• Adopted 2026 school tax levy (5-0)
• Approved $24.996M UV Disinfection Systems contract (consent)
• Approved CobbLinc fare collection MOU with GTEA (5-0)
• Approved Cumberland Autonomous Vehicle Circulator agreement (4-1)
• Approved traffic calming measures on 18 streets (consent)
• Reappointed Avril Morguarge to Family and Children Services Board (5-0)

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning meeting on July 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Commissioners will consider a series of zoning and land‑use applications, including rezoning cases such as Z-1-2026 (895 Elnora Drive), Z-13-2026 (Hickory Grove Road), and Z-17-2026 (1795 Old Canton Road, 1785 Old Canton Road, 1788 Shelley Court). The agenda also includes land‑use permits (LUP-6-2026, LUP-14-2026, etc.), special land‑use permits (SLUP-6-2026, SLUP-7-2026), and other business items (OB-13-2026 through OB-43-2026). Planning Commission minutes and consent agendas will be approved as part of the meeting.

• Z-1-2026 – rezoning request for 895 Elnora Drive (District 3)
• Z-13-2026 – rezoning request for Hickory Grove Road (District 1)
• Z-17-2026 – rezoning requests for 1795 Old Canton Road, 1785 Old Canton Road, 1788 Shelley Court (District 3)
• LUP-6-2026 – land‑use permit for 2591 Morgan Road (District 3)
• OB-13-2026 – other business case for Stilesboro Road (District 1)

The Board approved rezoning and a special land use permit for purpose-built student housing. Several other site plan amendments and temporary land use permits were approved via the consent agenda, while a townhome rezoning request was denied.

• Approved rezoning to RRC for student housing at 100 and 300 Chastain Center Blvd (3-2)
• Approved Special Land Use Permit for student housing at 100 and 300 Chastain Center Blvd (3-2)
• Denied rezoning from R-20 to RM-12 for townhomes at 1471 Bells Ferry Road (4-1)
• Approved lot size reduction and variances for William Munji at 2071 Old Dallas Road (5-0)
• Denied site plan amendment for Casey Bowers at 2517 Woolwich Court (5-0)
• Denied site plan amendment for Michael Heck at 3808 Due West Road (5-0)
• Approved 18-month temporary land use permit for vehicle parking at 5760 Pearson Road (5-0)
• Approved 24-month temporary land use permit for flower sales at 2796 County Line Road (5-0)

Millage Public Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a second public hearing on the proposed 2026 property tax increase as defined by Georgia law. They will also hold a second public hearing on the FY 2027 proposed budget. No decisions are recorded in this agenda; the meetings are for public input.

• Second public hearing on the 2026 proposed property tax increase
• Second public hearing on the FY 2027 proposed budget

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a special called public hearing on July 21, 2026, to conduct the second public hearing on the 2026 proposed property tax increase and the FY 2027 Proposed Budget. Five speakers addressed the tax increase and 17 speakers addressed the budget. No decisions were made; adoption is scheduled after the third public hearing on July 28, 2026.

• Conducted second public hearing on 2026 proposed property tax increase (no vote)
• Conducted second public hearing on FY 2027 Proposed Budget (no vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear 20 variance requests at its July 15, 2026 hearing. The consent agenda includes 16 cases, all with staff recommendations for approval, plus two held cases from prior meetings and four regular agenda items. Decisions will affect property setbacks, accessory structure placement, impervious coverage, and buffer requirements.

• V-87: Alfredo Lopez Vera seeks multiple variances for existing accessory structures including chicken coops, shed, and pool at 3279 Harris Rd.
• V-91: AH Marietta LLC dba Alair Homes Marietta requests increased impervious coverage (35% to 40%) and reduced setbacks at 1688 Donna Lynn Dr.
• V-100: V&V Custom Homes requests waiver of 40-foot undisturbed construction buffer at 3550 Davis Rd.
• V-82: James O. Nalley seeks to reduce accessory structure setback to 1 foot at 3030 Bakers Meadow.
• V-95: Farhad Banai requests reduced front setback and garage placement variance at 390 Dogwood Trl.

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals approved 15 variance requests, including a 14-item consent agenda, and held three cases for further review. One case (V-84) was partially approved and partially denied, requiring removal of a trailer and gravel. The board also added a non-agenda item (V-65) and approved it with conditions.

• Approved consent agenda V-81 through V-100 (14 items) 5-0
• Approved V-65 Hazel Stinson barn variance with conditions 5-0
• Approved V-66 David Campbell shed variance 5-0
• Continued V-80 Timothy Strickland pool variance to Aug 12 5-0
• Approved V-84 #1, denied #2 and #3 (trailer/gravel) 5-0
• Approved V-85 Kim and Jason Barfield accessory buildings 5-0
• Held V-87 Alfredo Lopez Vera to Aug 12 5-0
• Held V-97 Yolanda Carrillo to Aug 12 5-0

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold the first public hearing on the 2026 proposed property tax increase and the FY2027 proposed budget. The consent and regular agendas include stormwater management contracts, a no-parking zone on Atlanta Country Club Drive, a mutual aid agreement with the Marietta Police Department, and multiple SPLOST-funded park and facility projects.

• First public hearing on 2026 proposed property tax increase as defined by Georgia law
• First public hearing on FY2027 Proposed Budget
• Authorize 'No Parking' zone along west side of Atlanta Country Club Drive between Paper Mill Road and Winged Foot Circle
• Approve Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement between Cobb County Police and City of Marietta Police
• Approve contract for new restroom building and renovation at Noonday Creek Park under 2022 PARKS SPLOST

The Board authorized a federal grant for the Cumberland Autonomous Vehicle Circulator Pilot Project and approved several drainage and park infrastructure contracts. Public hearings were held for the proposed FY 2026 property tax increase and FY 2027 Budget, with adoption scheduled for July 28, 2026.

• Approved $7,734,526.00 grant for Cumberland Autonomous Vehicle Circulator Pilot Project (5-0)
• Approved $60,000.00 contingency for executive search firms (3-2)
• Approved $872,148.00 for new and renovated restrooms at Noonday Creek Park (5-0)
• Approved $971,475.18 for program management of New E-911 Emergency Communications Center (5-0)
• Upheld administrative denial of Health Spa License for Relaxing Head Spa Inc./Top Massage (5-0)
• Approved $2,500.00 workers' compensation settlement for April Robinson (5-0)
• Approved annexation non-objection for land into City of Kennesaw and City of Marietta (5-0)
• Approved $400,000.00 right-of-way acquisition for Old 41 Highway (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will discuss a policy for the pre-certification review of precinct returns. The board is also seeking approval to call a special election on November 3, 2026, for the Cobb County SPLOST Referendum.

• Approval to call a Special Election on November 3, 2026 for the Cobb County SPLOST Referendum
• Discussion of policy for pre-certification review of precinct returns per SEB Rule 183-1-12-.12 (f)
• Withdrawn discussion of proposed 'I Voted' sticker design contest

The Cobb County Board of Elections adopted a policy for pre-certification review of precinct returns with amendments, and called a special election for November 3, 2026, for the SPLOST referendum. Both motions passed 2-0-1 with one abstention. A motion to table the policy discussion failed for lack of a second. The board also approved meeting minutes and heard public comments on poll worker shifts and other topics.

• Adopted policy for Procedures for Preparing for Certification of Election Returns (2-0-1, Fisher abstained)
• Called special election for November 3, 2026 for SPLOST referendum (2-0-1, Fisher abstained)
• Approved June 16, 22, 23, 26 meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Motion to table policy discussion failed (no second)

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will hold a zoning hearing on July 7, 2026, to consider five regular cases (including rezoning and special land use permits) and several held or continued cases that are being heard again. A consent agenda includes a temporary land use permit for cut flowers at 2796 County Line Road. Many other cases were continued to later hearings.

• Z-25-2026 Elite Engineering (District 1)
• Z-26-2026 Campus Realty Advisors (District 2)
• Z-28-2026 Connor Thorpe (District 4)
• LUP-14-2026 Steven Van Ginkel (District 4) and SLUP-7-2026 Campus Realty Advisors (District 2)
• Consent: LUP-13-2026 Rebecca Yan for cut flower growing and selling at 2796 County Line Road

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a purpose-built student housing project and a temporary permit for a cut flower business. It also recommended approval for a vehicle parking permit and denied a request to use an RV as a temporary residence.

• Recommended approval of Z-26 and SLUP-7 for student housing at 100 and 300 Chastain Center Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved LUP-13 for growing and selling cut flowers at 2796 County Line Road for 24 months (5-0)
• Recommended approval of LUP-12 for additional vehicle parking at 5760 Pearson Road for 18 months (5-0)
• Recommended denial of LUP-15 for using an RV as a temporary residence at 5600 Karingway Court (5-0)
• Continued LUP-6 group home capacity request until September 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Continued Z-28 single-family subdivision request until August 4, 2026 (5-0)
• Held Z-21 mixed-use development, Z-17 residential subdivision, and Z-25 convenience store until August 4, 2026 (5-0)
• Held LUP-14 group home capacity request until September 1, 2026 (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will hear the Director's report on the May 19, 2026 PSC District 3 Republican recount. It will also discuss the potential recertification of the May 19, 2026 General Primary PSC District 3 Republican contest. The meeting includes a notice of the next regular meeting on July 13, 2026.

• Director's Report for the May 19, 2026 PSC District 3 Republican recount
• Potential recertification of the May 19, 2026 General Primary PSC District 3 Republican contest
• Notice of upcoming regular meeting on July 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM

The Board of Elections and Registration met for a special called meeting to address the May 19, 2026, PSC District 3 Republican recount. Following the review of results, the Board voted to recertify the contest.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Recertified May 19, 2026, General Primary PSC District 3 Republican Contest (4-0)

1:30 Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on the Proposed FY 2027 Budget and an update on the Communications Call Center. No decisions are expected at this work session.

• Presentation of Proposed FY 2027 Budget
• Update on Communications Call Center

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is deciding on a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) for transportation, public safety, and facility improvements. The body is also reviewing several transit expansions, airport contracts, and public safety salary adjustments.

• Proposed SPLOST to raise an estimated $1.15 billion for county and municipal improvements
• New annual salaries of $215,000 for Chief Deputy and $210,000 for Assistant Chief Deputy
• Public hearing authorizations for CobbLinc Microtransit expansions in South Cobb and Acworth-Kennesaw
• Annexation of 44.04 acres on the west side of Mosley Road
• Contracts for airport gate improvements and airfield pavement maintenance at McCollum Field

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners, with Chairwoman Cupid absent, voted 4-0 to re-impose a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) estimated to raise $1.15 billion for transportation, public services, public safety, facilities, and technology. The board also approved a consent agenda including numerous contracts, grants, and budget amendments, and made appointments to county boards.

• Re-imposed SPLOST to raise estimated $1.15 billion (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 30+ items, including contracts, grants, and budget amendments (4-0)
• Approved $4.6M purchase of two Sutphen aerial platforms for fire department (consent)
• Approved $1.1M contract for airport gate improvements (consent)
• Approved $2.6M supplemental agreement for South Barrett Reliever Phase 3 (4-0)
• Approved $191,675 contract for Brookvine Lane drainage repairs (4-0)
• Approved $100,999 contract for Adams Landing Way drainage repairs (4-0)
• Appointed Taniesha Whorton to Recreation Board, Dan Post to Tax Assessors, Belisa Urbina to Board of Health (4-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will hold a regular and certification meeting to approve minutes, hear a Director's Election Report, and certify the June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff. Also up for discussion is a proposed "I Voted" sticker design contest.

• Certification of the June 16, 2026, General Primary Runoff
• Director's Election Report
• Discussion of proposed "I Voted" sticker design contest
• Approval of minutes from three prior meetings (May 19, 22, 26)

The Cobb County Board of Elections certified the June 16, 2026 General Primary Election Runoff results. The board also approved a special called meeting for June 26 to potentially recertify the Public Service Commission District 3 Republican Primary, which is subject to a statewide recount because the margin between candidates was less than 0.5 percent. Discussion of a proposed "I Voted" sticker design contest was postponed to the July 2026 meeting.

• Approved the agenda as amended, adding a new business item on the PSC District 3 recount discussion (5-0)
• Approved the May 19, May 23, and May 26, 2026 meeting minutes as presented (5-0)
• Certified the results of the June 16, 2026 General Primary Election Runoff (5-0)
• Postponed discussion of the proposed "I Voted" sticker design contest to the July 2026 regular Board meeting (5-0)
• Approved a Special Called Meeting on Friday, June 26 at 3:00 p.m. for potential recertification of the PSC District 3 Republican Primary (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration is meeting to review election materials. This session serves as a precursor to the regular certification meeting scheduled for June 23.

• Review of election materials

The Board reviewed unofficial and incomplete results for the General Primary/Nonpartisan Election. The review included data on ballots cast, GARViS participation, and provisional ballot counts. A regular/certification meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2026.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hear and decide several zoning cases at its June 16, 2026 hearing, including consent agenda items and regular cases. Among the consent items are a rezoning for an additional home on Canton Road, site plan amendments for AAB IMPLEX and Dominion Christian School, and a frontage reduction for an Ehima property. The board will also hear held cases on rezoning and a special land use permit, and other business items.

• Stream buffer variance and site plan amendment for Dominion Christian School at 4607 Burnt Hickory Road
• Rezoning from R-20 to R-12 for an additional single-family residence at 2070 Canton Road (Z-19-2026)
• Site plan amendment for AAB IMPLEX at 3930 Shallowford Road (OB-28-2026)
• Reduction of required public road frontage to zero feet for Ehima at 4967 and 4979 Macland Road (OB-30-2026)
• Held cases: rezoning by Dennis Tidwell and special land use permit by Joe Dirt Development to be heard

The Board approved multiple rezoning applications for residential and commercial uses. Several other cases were continued to a future hearing or denied.

• Continued SLUP-3 until July 21, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Z-20 and Z-24 (5-0)
• Continued Z-12 until July 21, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Z-19 rezoning to R-12 (4-1)
• Approved Z-23 rezoning to NRC (5-0)
• Denied O.B. 25 without prejudice (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will receive an update from the Director on the current election. The primary action is a motion to recess the meeting until the election results are finalized. The agenda also lists upcoming certification meetings on June 22 and June 23.

• Director's election update
• Motion to recess the meeting until election results are complete
• Announcement of pre‑certification meeting on June 22 at 3:00 PM
• Announcement of regular/certification meeting on June 23 at 3:00 PM

The Board met during the election night runoff to receive updates on polling status and voter numbers. The Board voted to recess while waiting for results and later reconvened at 10:27 p.m.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Recessed until election results were complete (3-0)
• Reconvened meeting at 10:27 p.m. (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two variance cases held from the May hearing and a consent agenda of 16 variance requests. All staff recommendations are approval, often with conditions. Items involve setbacks for accessory structures, impervious coverage, and sign size increases.

• V-58 Morgan and Peggy McNeel (held from May)
• V-62 Iglesia del Dios Vivo Columna y Apoyo de la Verdad 'La Luz del Mundo' Inc. (held from May)
• V-74 Denyse Companies, Inc. – increase wall sign area at 2839 Overlook Parkway
• V-78 Romo-Pada Development, LLC – large sign variance at 2355 Windy Hill Road
• V-65 Hazel Stinson – variance for 2,730 sq ft barn at 5835 Hill Road

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals considered its consent agenda and approved a series of variances for setbacks, impervious coverage, accessory structures and signage. Several approvals were conditional on comments from the Development, Stormwater, Transportation or Site‑Plan Review divisions. The board also held four petitions for later hearings (V‑58, V‑62, V‑66, V‑77).

• Approved V‑64 (setback reduction for accessory sheds) – no vote recorded
• Approved V‑65 (setback reduction for barn) subject to no commercial or residential dwelling use
• Approved V‑68 (deck setback reduction and impervious coverage increase) subject to Development and Stormwater comments
• Approved V‑69 (garage and shed placement) subject to Transportation and Stormwater comments and no dwelling use
• Approved V‑74 (increase maximum wall‑sign area) – no vote recorded
• Approved V‑75 (increase impervious coverage to 43%) subject to Stormwater and Sewer comments
• Approved V‑76 (multiple setbacks, impervious increase, gravel access) subject to Stormwater comments
• Approved V‑78 (sign‑area and structure increases) subject to Site‑Plan Review comments

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss various infrastructure contracts, grant appropriations for court services, and public safety upgrades. Key items include the design of a new emergency communications center and several transportation projects.

• Contract with Wold Architects Incorporated for the New E-911 Emergency Communications Center at 5245 Macland Road
• Sale of a 0.693 +/- acre vacant lot at 1820 Atlanta Road, Smyrna
• Economic Incentive Commitment Agreement for Project Titan
• Contract with Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for Hamilton Road Sidewalk (South)
• Acceptance of a $10,000.00 donation from Meals on Wheels America

The Board of Commissioners approved several budget items including grant acceptances for the District Attorney, Juvenile Court, and State Court. The Board also authorized a $115,000 land sale in Smyrna and multiple donations for library and senior services.

• Approved Probate Court e-filing revenue appropriation
• Accepted $96,628.00 grant for District Attorney's Victim Witness Unit
• Approved $1,131,874.00 contract for Child Support Services
• Accepted $98,167.00 grant for Family Treatment Court
• Accepted $104,650.00 grant for Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program
• Authorized application for Children in Need of Services grants
• Accepted $70,782.00 grant for DUI Court
• Approved $456,214.20 sewer replacement work order for Big Shanty Elementary

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will hear two regular zoning cases and three consent agenda items at its June 2, 2026 hearing. Consent agenda includes rezoning for a townhome community on Greers Chapel Road, a single-family residence on Harold Avenue, and retail commercial on Johnson Ferry Road. Several previously held cases are continued to the July 7 hearing.

• Rezoning for townhome community (Manor Restorations) at 1808 Greers Chapel Road
• Rezoning for single-family residence (David Allison) at 2070 Canton Road
• Rezoning for retail commercial (2997 Johnson Ferry LLC) at 2997 Johnson Ferry Road
• Continued hearing to July 7 for Z-1 (Francisco Garcia Sanchez) and Z-12 (Dennis Tidwell)

The Commission recommended approval for residential and mixed-use developments at Greers Chapel Road and Atlanta Road. It also recommended denial for a townhome project on Bells Ferry Road and continued several other cases.

• Continued Z-1 tree service rezoning until September 1, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Z-19 rezoning recommendation (4-0)
• Recommended denial of Z-12 townhome rezoning (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-20 townhome community rezoning with conditions (4-0)
• Held Z-22 senior living rezoning until July 7, 2026 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-23 retail and commercial rezoning with conditions (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-24 mixed-use development rezoning with recommendations (4-0)
• Approved May 5 and May 26 meeting minutes (4-0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider several infrastructure contracts, intergovernmental agreements for inmate housing, and the purchase of a retail/office building for health initiatives. The meeting also includes the establishment of new stormwater utility funds and various proclamations.

• Purchase of a 12,000 +/- sq ft building at 2800 Powder Springs Road SW for a fire department wellness facility
• Establishment of Stormwater Utility Fund Operating (560) and Capital (565) funds effective June 1, 2026
• Inmate Housing Intergovernmental Agreements with the cities of Smyrna, Powder Springs, and Acworth
• Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) and Drone as a First Responder systems
• Condemnation proceedings for easements for the Brookwood Drive Area Sewer Upgrade

The Board of Commissioners approved several intergovernmental agreements with the City of Mableton and authorized various water system updates. Additional actions included funding for stormwater management, park equipment, and contract extensions for information technology services.

• Authorized worker's compensation settlement for Marnitta Ballard (5-0)
• Approved four intergovernmental agreements with the City of Mableton (5-0)
• Approved quitclaim deed transfers for abandoned drainage easements
• Extended Freese and Nichols, Inc. agreement through June 16, 2029
• Authorized condemnation proceedings for Brookwood Drive Area Sewer Upgrade
• Approved $68,609.57 stormwater work order for Chatfield Contracting Inc.
• Approved final funding for W.E. Contracting Co. Inc. at 2240 Major Loring Way
• Approved new ground lease with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC

1:30 Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive two presentations. These updates cover the Economic Development Strategic Plan and Facilities Conditions Assessments and Facilities Management.

• Update on the Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Update on Facilities Conditions Assessments and Facilities Management

The Board received an update regarding the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Additionally, the Board received an update on Facilities Conditions Assessments and Facilities Management. No official action was taken during these presentations.

• Economic Development Strategic Plan update: no official action taken
• Facilities Conditions Assessments and Facilities Management update: no official action taken

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections will certify the May 19, 2026 General Primary and discuss temporary polling location changes for the June 16 runoff. The board will also approve the Advance In-Person voting schedule and rules for accepting hand-delivered absentee ballots.

• Certification of the May 19, 2026 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election
• Approval of temporary polling location changes for Dobbins 02 and Rocky Mount 01
• Approval of Advance In-Person voting schedule for the June 16 runoff
• Discussion on accepting hand-delivered absentee ballots at Advance In-Person locations
• Acceptance of hand-delivered absentee by mail ballots at the Elections Office

The Board certified the May 19, 2026, General Primary/Nonpartisan Election results. They also approved temporary polling locations and an advance voting schedule for the June 16 runoff. Additionally, the Board set specific hours for accepting hand-delivered absentee ballots at the Elections Office.

• Approved May 19, 2026, General Primary/Nonpartisan Election certification (4-0)
• Approved temporary polling location change for Dobbins 02 to Windy Hill Community Center (4-0)
• Approved temporary polling location change for Rocky Mount 01 to Transfiguration Catholic Church (4-0)
• Approved Advance Voting schedule for June 16, 2026, General Primary Runoff (4-0)
• Approved hand-delivered absentee ballot hours for June 13-15 (4-0)
• Tabled discussion on hand-delivered ballots at locations without drop boxes (4-0)